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A Kelowna high school student is headed to a prestigious school for code-makers and code-breakers.
Casey Broughton, 16, won't be breaking wartime codes like Benedict Cumberbatch in The Imitation Game, but he will be learning about the latest in encrypted communication technology.
Broughton will attend the Quantum Cryptography School for Young Students, hosted by the Institute for Quantum Computing at the University of Waterloo.
Broughton, Grade 11 student at Aberdeen Hall Preparatory School, was selected from hundreds of applicants from around the world to attend the eight-day intensive summer program.
“Casey has been an exceptional student ... for many years, and we are very proud of this tremendous accomplishment,” said Chris Grieve, head of school at Aberdeen Hall.
The cryptography school offers a blend of lectures, experiments and research collaboration focused on quantum cryptography, a cutting edge field that utilizes the fascinating laws of quantum mechanics to develop unbreakable encryption that protects communication.
“I’m very honoured to be chosen to attend QCSYS,” said Broughton, “and I’m looking forward to spending time with like-minded students and experts in the field.”
The school accepts only about 40 participants annually from hundreds of applications from around the world. This year, the cryptography school selected 44 students from nine countries.
